Adapted by Aurand Harris

From the novel by Jane Kristof

Two enslaved boys, Amos and Obie, flee a South Carolina plantation in search of freedom and their father. Guided by brave allies—both Black and white—along the Underground Railroad, the brothers journey north toward Pennsylvania through a landscape of danger, hope, and unexpected friendship. Their path is marked by narrow escapes, moments of terror and joy, clever disguises, and the quiet courage of strangers who risk everything to help them. Bridged by the spirituals that carried so many to freedom, Steal Away Home reminds us that the longing for liberty is universal, enduring, and worth every sacrifice.

A powerful introduction to an essential chapter of American history, this family drama invites young audiences to witness courage, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Appropriate for ages 8 and up, the production combines adventure, music, and age-appropriate storytelling to spark meaningful conversations across generations about freedom, justice, and the human spirit.

North Carolina Central University, accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), takes prides in NCCU University Theatre being listed among the top ten best HBCU Theatre Schools in the United States by Hbcu-Colleges.com. The department is designed to satisfy the needs of a broad range of enthusiastic students and to give them the widest possible exposure to accomplishments in theatre and experiences that will develop them as capable theatre practitioners. Offering a bachelor’s degree in Theatre, our life and career applicable concentrations prepare majors to become performers, choreographers, teachers, directors, designers and technicians, production managers, media specialists, and dramaturgs in a culturally diverse world.​

NCCU Theatre is nationally award-winning and recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and the International Black Theatre Theatre.